09 April 2011

As the marketplace shifts back into a period of growth, the fallout from the dramatic recession is still influencing consumer tastes and driving the color palettes that will be most influential in home furnishings for 2012. From comforting vintage and sea-inspired colors, to soothing earth tones with hints of global influence, to vivid palettes that inspire energy and hope, the color forecast is all about learning lessons from the past and looking ahead. Download the free report here.

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as the founding editor of Home Decor Buyer magazine, attended all the major U.S. and international gift and furniture shows to find new sources. He writes about home interiors, dining, travel and gardening. Follow me on Twitter: jimcarper. Send email to jimbocarper[at]gmail[dot]com